Drama Techniques

What is the definition of a monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• Speaking directly to the audience

• Speaking one's own thoughts aloud, regardless of anyone hearing

• A lengthy speech by one person in to a another character or characters.

What is the definition of a soliloquy?

• A conversation between two characters

• Speaking directly to the audience

• Speaking one's own thoughts aloud, regardless of anyone hearing

• A lengthy speech by one person in to a another character or characters.

What is the definition of an aside?

• A conversation between two characters

• Speaking directly to the audience

• Speaking one's own thoughts aloud, regardless of anyone hearing

• A lengthy speech by one person in to a another character or characters.

What is the definition of dialogue?

• A conversation between two characters

• Speaking directly to the audience

• Speaking one's own thoughts aloud, regardless of anyone hearing

• A lengthy speech by one person in to a another character or characters.

Is a soliloquy meant to be heard by other characters in a play?

• It depends on the character

• Only if the character is speaking to the audience.

• Yes, always

• No

Can an aside be heard by other characters in a play?

• It depends on the volume of the aside

• Only if the character is speaking loudly

• Yes, always

• No

How does a soliloquy differ from a monologue?

• A soliloquy is a type of dance, while a monologue is a type of music performance.

• A soliloquy is always performed by two or more characters, while a monologue is performed by a single character.

• A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, expressing their inner thoughts and feelings.

• A soliloquy is a form of dialogue, while a monologue is a form of narration.

What distinguishes an aside from a monologue or soliloquy?

• An aside is a long speech by a character that reveals their inner thoughts to the audience.

• An aside is when a character speaks to themselves, revealing their inner thoughts, while the other characters on stage can hear.

• An aside is when a character speaks directly to the audience, revealing their inner thoughts, while the other characters on stage are not supposed to hear.

• An aside is when a character speaks directly to another character, revealing their inner thoughts.

Why do playwrights use monologues, soliloquies, and asides in their works?

• To provide insight into a character's thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

• To provide comic relief

• To confuse the audience

• To increase the length of the play

This is an example of...

• An aside

• A soliloquy

• A monologue

• Stage Directions